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Health care assistant (adult acute)
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2455553
Job summary
We are seeking a Health Care Assistant to join the 136 Suite Team based at the Derwent Unit. This is a rewarding, challenging, and unique opportunity to join a compassionate and supportive team delivering high-quality care to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
The post will support individuals detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act. Individuals brought to the HBPOS are awaiting a full MHA assessment, which must take place within a 24-hour period. The team plays a vital role in ensuring people in crisis receive safe, dignified, and therapeutic care during this time.
When not required within the HBPOS, the successful candidate will provide support across the inpatient wards.
Staff are supported through mentorship, clinical supervision, training opportunities, teaching sessions, and dedicated development days.
You will work collaboratively with external care providers and other partner agencies to support effective assessment, care planning, and safe discharge arrangements. You will contribute positively to collaborative decision-making and risk management processes.
The successful candidate will be able to remain calm under pressure, demonstrate empathy and professionalism, and work confidently within a challenging but highly rewarding clinical environment. Applications are welcome from individuals who are passionate about mental health care and committed to making a difference during some of the most vulnerable moments in a person's life.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to deliver high standards of person centred care showing empathy, patience and understanding at all times.
In this role you will be actively involved in delivering direct patient care under the supervision of qualified nurses and other members of the team.
As someone who will spend all your time caring and supporting people on the wards, you will be responsible for reporting to registered staff the care you deliver during your shift.
As a valued member of the team we can offer you:
- Training to make sure we keep you and others safe at work
- Ongoing training and development to expand your skills and knowledge
- Clinical supervision and annual appraisal
- Ongoing support from members of your team
- Opportunities for career development including training for nursing associates.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
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Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
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27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
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Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
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Health service discounts and online benefits
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Incremental pay progression
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Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
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Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Structured learning and development opportunities
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
383-ACA-7980-26
Job locations
Derwent Unit ,
Calow,
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some of the duties that you may carry out while working at the 136 suite may include the following:
- supporting patients to orientate to the 136 Suite
- ensuring up to date documentation on system one
- providing access to toilets, assessment rooms and 136 Suite
- observation of patients in areas across the 136 Suite
- supporting patients to meet and manage ADLs
- supporting registered clinicians where required
- liaising with internal and external teams to meet the needs of patients and the service
- escalating concerns where appropriate
- completing physical observations on arrival
'As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some of the duties that you may carry out while working at the 136 suite may include the following:
- supporting patients to orientate to the 136 Suite
- ensuring up to date documentation on system one
- providing access to toilets, assessment rooms and 136 Suite
- observation of patients in areas across the 136 Suite
- supporting patients to meet and manage ADLs
- supporting registered clinicians where required
- liaising with internal and external teams to meet the needs of patients and the service
- escalating concerns where appropriate
- completing physical observations on arrival
'As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ L3 in Health and Social Care or relevant field or care certificate issued by an organisation based on the standards set by Health Education England, Skills for Care and Skills for Health or equivalent NHS experience to the work area
- Able to demonstrate ability to complete aspects of training as identified, as necessary
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of Health and safety Law.
- Knowledge of clinical observations.
- Knowledge of care and related procedures.
- Previous experience of working in caring services.
- Experience of working with adults with mental health needs.
Desirable
- Experience of providing care in the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ L3 in Health and Social Care or relevant field or care certificate issued by an organisation based on the standards set by Health Education England, Skills for Care and Skills for Health or equivalent NHS experience to the work area
- Able to demonstrate ability to complete aspects of training as identified, as necessary
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of Health and safety Law.
- Knowledge of clinical observations.
- Knowledge of care and related procedures.
- Previous experience of working in caring services.
- Experience of working with adults with mental health needs.
Desirable
- Experience of providing care in the NHS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Derwent Unit ,
Calow,
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Derwent Unit ,
Calow,
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)